Articles by

Sarah O'Leary 🇮🇪

Before becoming the Senior Editor of DutchReview, Sarah was a fresh-faced international looking to learn more about the Netherlands. Since moving here in 2017, Sarah has added a BA in English and Philosophy (Hons.), an MA in Literature (Hons.), and over three years of writing experience at DutchReview to her skillset. When Sarah isn't acting as a safety threat to herself and others (cycling), you can find her trying to sound witty while writing about some of the stickier topics such as mortgages and Dutch law.

Registration in the Netherlands: the complete guide for 2025

Fresh off the plane? Welcome! 🇳🇱 If you’re feeling a bit lost and aren’t sure what you're...

8 carbon copies of the Netherlands across the world

Want to leave the Netherlands but afraid that you’ll miss the beautiful architecture? These places are modelled...

This Dutch tourist attraction is one of the most mispronounced IN THE WORLD

Listen, there's a lot to be mispronounced when you first arrive in the Netherlands. You'll order yourself...

Getting STD tests in the Netherlands: a quick and easy guide

So, you're looking to get an STD test while living in the Netherlands. Good for you! There are...

I wanted to earn more interest on my savings, so I tried Trade Republic: here’s my experience

Life in the Netherlands is great, but it’s also expensive. I’m doing whatever I can to try...

How long does it take to learn Dutch?

It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves before embarking on the journey to learn a new language...

21 Dutch terms you need to know before you buy a house in the Netherlands

Buying a house in the Netherlands? Congrats on taking that big step! Becoming a homeowner is a...

I went from A1 to B2 with this Dutch language school; here’s how it went

Learning Dutch can hang over the head of every international in the Netherlands.  But how do you learn...